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Out of print in the U.S.! Hits compilation by the American rockers led by Chris Robinson. 16 tracks including the certified classic 'Hard To Handle'. Warner.

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Like the Black Crowes themselves, the greatest-hits collection A Tribute to a Work in Progress hearkens back to the good old days of best-of collections: you get a bunch of songs you've probably heard on the radio a million times and that's it. These are arguably the group's best songs, but there are no unreleased outtakes or remixes to force rabid collectors to purchase the disc for the sake of two songs. This straightforward document of a straightforward band is also the best entryway to the group's fabulous, swaggering, ballsy, bluesy rock & roll--that is, next to their 1992 breakthrough, Southern Harmony & Musical Companion. While arranged chronologically, what one hears here is the Atlanta-based group playing great, unpretentious Stones-, Faces-, and Zep-influenced rock. This music was made for pure, visceral enjoyment, so play it really loud and dance around. --Mike McGonigal

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Upon first listening to the Black Crowes decades ago, there was no denying that the band possessed a sound that hearkened to the raw power and energy of basic rock and roll and rhythm and blues reminiscent to artists and bands of the early 1970s, such as early Rod Stewart, the Faces, and Rolling Stones and a tinge of early Aerosmith but with a 90’s twist.. Their first single “Jealous Again” carried that style from the rolling opening guitar chords and riffs and Chris Robinson’s raspy vocals. From there on, the band refined its sound and as one listens to each of the songs in the collection, one word comes to mind -- timeless.

Greatest Hits 1990-1999: A Tribute to a Work in Progress... has the bands most popular hits and more. In addition to “Jealous,” the songs thereafter “Twice as Hard,” the bluesy and danceable “Hard to Handle,” the beautiful “She Talks to Angels” and the backing choir adds a nice touch, “Remedy,” are the most unforgettable tracks up to the last track “By Your Side.” For first time or long time fans of the Black Crowes this is an exceptional and essential collection of songs. And this is one of those albums that may be best listened to while driving in the car with the windows rolled down and the volume turned up.

Im not a critic, I just enjoy music that can place me in a Certain mindset. The CD is filled with the essential tracks that a buyer would expect in a Greatest Hits Cd. The music is deep and soulful Rock, fused with Blues. If you havent sat down in a while in a dark room with a bottle to throw back a few, this is the perfict choice for that atomsphere ....

The 2nd part of this review has to do with the Seller (Go Hastings) When they sent out the first package and they screwd up... they sent a video game instead??? contacted them to let them know of the problem. They refunded the total amount,let me keep the wrong shipment... and sent me my requested CD at no charge!!!!!! Way to go

Exactly what you'd expect from a greatest hits album. Doesn't present much if you are a die hard fan who already owns everything, but if you are more of a casual fan (like me) or are new to the band, then this is just the ticket. All the essential hits are here pretty much in chronological order. So if you're in the mood for some good ol' southern flavored rock n roll, dive on in!

I always like the couple of Black Crowes songs that got major airplay in the 90's (She Talks to Angels, Hard to Handle, Jealous, Remedy), but never owned any of their CD's and really hadn't heard them in years until I recently started hearing some of those songs again on the local Classic Rock station (a little bit scary when the music you grew up listening to is now considered "classic"). I have to say I love this entire CD. I'd recommend this for anyone who likes the aformentioned radio hits; if you like those, you'll like the rest of the CD's rockin' blues sound too Great CD for the casual BC fan.

One day, I heard this wonderful, bluesy funky music coming from my son's room, and like Butch Cassidy asked him "Who are these guys?" He then reminded me we had been to a concert years before when the Crowes opened for the Allman Brothers. I must have been at the food court or in line for the rest room. I ordered the CD. He stole it for his collection I ordered a second copy. When I get a chance to take a long drive in the car, I blast these songs, sometimes listening to Josephine in an endless loop. And we went back to another concert, part of their, sad to say, farewell or hiatus tour.

When I first heard this group they intrigued me. As I heard them more and more over the years I began to truly enjoy their style. I appealed to me and thus I wanted to hear more and more of what they put out. In short, I became a fan. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys rock n roll with a blues like beat.

I have always liked the Black Crowes, but for some reason never bought one of their albums. Time was over-due so I purchased "Greatest Hits 1990-1999". When In doubt, buy a Greatest hits album and go from there. I was not disappointed. Lots of quality material. I wish I had made the purchase much sooner, listening to their music brought back many good memories, and that is one of the magical things music does for a person, isn't it?